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  1. macaroon

    In the Same Vein as C&D Oak Alley

    I'm becoming quite the fan of "spiced" VaBur and Burley blends like Virginia Gentleman (VaBurOr) and, most recently, Oak Alley (VaBurOrPer). I especially appreciate how OA balances all the component leaves so that they all get their time in the spotlight throughout the smoke. I'll definitely be...
  2. macaroon

    A Friendly Ghost

    I recently smoked some Cornell and Diehl Oak Alley in my newest pipe, an estate Stanwell, and really enjoyed it. But when I tried it in a different pipe, the taste was notably different. After again smoking Oak Alley in the Stanwell I'm fairly certain I've got a haunted pipe, as a distinct...
  3. macaroon

    First Estate Pipe

    I just enjoyed my first smoke out of my first estate pipe! This Stanwell "Pipe of the Year" from 2003 checked all the right boxes for me in terms of size and style, and for the money I figured I'd go for it. It's in pretty good condition, just a bit of charring in and around the bowl, and...
  4. macaroon

    Nonsmokers' Descriptions of Tobacco Aroma

    A friend of mine once commented as I was smoking that the C&D Pegasus I had burning smelled like a sauna. I translated that to "musty and woody", but her analogy struck me as remarkably apt and easier to imagine specifically than the vague adjectives we commonly use in tobacco reviews. As a...
  5. macaroon

    First "Nice" Pipe

    Finally pulled the trigger on my first properly branded briar pipe, a Peterson Irish Made Army shape 160. I have been smoking infrequently for just over 3 years, and so far have amassed a small but varied collection of jarred bulk tobaccos with one basket briar and two cobs to smoke them in. The...
  6. macaroon

    Altoids Tin Tobacco Pouch

    After stumbling upon this old thread, I thought I'd give this simple project a whirl. The Altoids tin holds several bowls' worth of ribbon cut tobacco like the 1Q in my picture, probably the better part of an ounce. Obviously there isn't a perfect seal, but it seems like it ought to perform...
  7. macaroon

    The Little Things That Complete the Smoking Experience

    I tend to read the threads much more than I post, but I thought I'd pop back in for a spell to share some thoughts. Due to my current living arrangements, pipe smoking is relegated exclusively to the outdoors. As such, smoking becomes a very purposeful endeavor, one that requires setting aside...
  8. macaroon

    Seasonally Changing Tobacco Preferences and Perceptions

    Plenty of folks describe VAs and VA/Pers as good tobaccos for summer, hot and bright, while waiting to delve into their Latakia blends until the temperature falls a bit. I'm finding the opposite to be true for me. While I'll happily enjoy whatever tobacco I happen to fancy at the moment...
  9. macaroon

    Savinelli New Art Pipes?

    I assume at least some of you all have seen Savinelli's recent lineup of "new art" pipes. From the descriptions it seems the pipes' bits are acrylic, but then transition to briar where the stems fit into the stummels? They look quite attractive, but those acrylic/briar combo stems make me...
  10. macaroon

    Modern Marvels: Tobacco Documentary

    Happened upon an impressively thorough, 40 min documentary on from Modern Marvels that covers a very broad range of topics related to tobacco: cigarettes, cigars, pipes and pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, nicotine, smoking cessation, how they are all made, and the very interesting history...
  11. macaroon

    Discovering What Pipe Smoking Can Be

    I smoked for the first time in months last Friday after a hiatus due to the cold weather and a disapproving girlfriend (who still doesn't know I've smoked anymore, but that's my problem 8O ), and it was thoroughly disappointing. A trip to the local tobacconist yielded an ounce each of two...
  12. macaroon

    Affordable, True Army/Military Mount Pipes?

    I thoroughly enjoy the aesthetic and alleged practicality of a straight military mount pipe, but it seems like there is a very limited selection for under $100 dollars. Most pipes in this price range are merely styled to look like military mount pipes while still fitting together with a mortise...
  13. macaroon

    Ethics/Environmental Concerns Regarding Pipe Tobacco Cultivation

    In general I try to inform myself as much as possible before making a with any sort of weight. I performed quite a bit of Internet research into the possible health concerns and general opinions and views of pipes smoking, but I did not consider the possible issues regarding the ethics of...
  14. macaroon

    Multiple Tobaccos in the Same Jar

    My first ounce of tobacco is starting to wane down, and a new purchase of some bulk tobaccos may be in my near future. I have some 1 pint Ball jars to keep them in, and I'm not keen on going out and getting smaller ones. But in order to save space, multiple 1 oz ziplock baggies of tobacco would...
  15. macaroon

    Yep, There's Another Newbie

    I am yet another beginner, in the most extreme sense of the word. My first bowl was merely an hour ago. I must admit that I have been snooping about this forum for quite some time, and after finally taking the plunge I couldn't help but go ahead and make my presence known. After all, the...
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